QR 3000 Home Theater Sys. in 2006 Monty

[Gorgeguy]

I just got to looking at my televisions in my "new to me" 2006 2955RL. When I pulled out the QR 3000 Home Theater System, all of the audio wires were disconnected. I get no sound from the TV (out in the country and no reception anyway, but thought I should be able to hear static). I Googled the QR3000 and it seems it is discontinued, but it was in other RVs. Does anyone have a manual for it that they could copy the hook up and operation instructions?????
Thanks,
Wayne

[Art-n-Marge]

Yup, pretty much Qwest is no longer around and they made different model units for many RVs. I have a QR4000 manual, in pdf form, if you think that might help. Sometimes the wiring is the same and the differences between them minimal, do use it with caution.

Send me an email and I'll reply it over to you.

Are the wires still there? Are you referring to the multiple speaker wires that go from the QR3000? These are only for when I'm watching DVDs (which I think you are doing since you are out in the country). You only get static if you are trying to watch the television from the antenna and this does not use the QR3000. In this case, look for the antenna booster button (probably in the closet) and that the TV is set up to view the TV antenna (or cable) and not an auxiliary or "Input 1 or 2".

What are you trying to watch and how are you trying to watch it? Hooking up these wires won't help unless you are trying to watch a DVD.

[Craiglyb]

I would like a copy too please. appleriverman@gmail.com

[Mikendebbie]

Craig - this thread is from 2011, so you will not get a response from either of the original posters. OEM sound systems have changed a bunch since then. The sound/radio unit in my 2018 model is already a dinosaur and no longer used. It might help if you take a pic of your head unit/ TV and post it to this thread, along with a more specific question for operating your sound system and/or TV to see if someone can help. If it were mine I would be picking out a new smart TV at Walmart, then I would figure out a new sound system. My local Walmart has smart TVs near the entry for $88 and sound bars for $38.

[BB_TX]

Craig - My 2007 had that same old DVD/surrond sound system. And it died an early death. I went to Best Buy and found a new Bluray DVD 5.1 surround sound system that was very nearly the same size as the old unit. And it came with new speakers. I just mounted the new speakers in place of the old ones and used the existing speaker wiring.

Also replaced the old boat anchor TV with a new larger Samsung LED TV and added an audio cable from the new TV to the new sound system so I could play the TV sound thru the new sound system. A major improvement all around.

[daboom11]

Originally Posted by BB_TX

Craig - My 2007 had that same old DVD/surrond sound system. And it died an early death. I went to Best Buy and found a new Bluray DVD 5.1 surround sound system that was very nearly the same size as the old unit. And it came with new speakers. I just mounted the new speakers in place of the old ones and used the existing speaker wiring.

Also replaced the old boat anchor TV with a new larger Samsung LED TV and added an audio cable from the new TV to the new sound system so I could play the TV sound thru the new sound system. A major improvement all around.

How do you get the old TV Mount to work with the new Samsung? My 2023 3231 CK has Boat Anchors as well.

[Mikendebbie]

Daboom - i think TV mounting brackets are pretty much universal to fit “modern” TVs bolt patterns based on millimeter spacing…100 mm on center…200 mm on center etc.

But - based on my experience - there is no standard for manfacturers to locate the bolt holes verticaly/horizontally on the back of the TV. When i installed my Samsung smart TV, i had to relocate the support bracket on the back wall of the entertainment center, lowering it by about 1” so the TV would fit correctly in the TV cubby hole. You may have the same situation with yours.

[Carl n Susan]

Originally Posted by daboom11

....My 2023 3231 CK has Boat Anchors as well...

When BB_TX referred to his old boat anchor TV, he was referring to the old big picture tube TV that was heavy and big and boxy. Definitely not the flat screen TVs used today.

[Bourbon County]

Expanding a bit on Mikendie's post; there are standards for flat screen tv mounting hole bolt patterns, they are called VESA standards. I don't think they are mandated, just some adopted industry standards. My Monty came with a 48" TV which is apparently a not so common size except in RVs, I replaced it with a 50" Samsung that had a different pattern of course. I found some VESA adapter plates on Amazon that will adapt to most all common patterns:

https://www.amazon.com/HumanCentric-...4&sr=8-15&th=1

I found the wall mounting brackets on my Monty to be likely the most heavy duty components on the trailer, they do a really good job on these. There are numerous adapters on the market, I chose the plate because it looked much stronger. I did some careful measuring and drilled some holes in the plate to match up with the OEM mount. I bolted it on with some 5/16" bolts and nylock nuts; it's not moving regardless how hard I try. As Mike said, it will push the TV forward a bit, but if you're going with a larger screen, it likely won't fit fully back into the cut out anyway. When you mount the TV to the adapter, no matter how much they appear to be 1/4" bolts, they are NOT. Some manufacturers use 5mm, others use 6mm. Measure the depth of the threaded inserts carefully on the TV, don't use bolts that are too long.

I'll attempt to post some pics of mine when I figure out how to do it.